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Designed to create a lifeline for adults and children who are unable to speak or control their body movements, advanced eye tracking technologies, suche as Eyegaze Edge by LC Technologies, Ltd. allows these individuals to better connect to their world. With literally the blink of an eye users are able to speak, write, operate a computer, control appliances and more. Recognizing the benefits of such an innovation, Mr. Arman Amantevich…
read moreWashington, D.C. ‘ IESC is pleased to announce that it was awarded the $105 million Assistance in Building Afghanistan by Developing Enterprises (ABADE) Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA).
ABADE is a four year program that will create jobs, encourage investment, and support the sustainable development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs)…
read moreAfter retiring as President and CEO a little over two years ago, Spencer King has stepped down from the Board of Directors. As President of IESC (2003-2010), Spencer spearheaded transformation in our funding sources as well as the strategic move from Stamford, CT to Washington, DC He also led key organizational changes to make IESC a stronger and more competitive organization. Through it all, his leadership and dedication to IESC’s mission…
read moreAugust 22, 2012 marked the successful launch of the USAID-funded Liberia Investing for Business Expansion (IBEX) Program, implemented by IESC as the lead organization under the Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA). Begun in June 2012, IBEX facilitates improved access to credit and business development for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Liberia’s agricultural and renewable energy sectors.
Hosted by IESC’s Monrovia-based…
read moreThe U.S. Department of State Middle East Partnership Initiative has awarded the Support for Commercial Development Organizations in Morocco project to IESC. IESC will commence this important initiative on September 1, 2012, providing demand-driven assistance to Moroccan trade associations, cooperatives, business development organizations and Chambers of Commerce. Under this project IESC will increase the technical and organizational capacity of…
read moreJohn R. Torell Retires as Board Chair
After serving a decade as IESC’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, John Torell is stepping down from the position. He will be sorely missed as he has selflessly contributed his time and energy to the success of our organization. Much of our success is undeniably due to his creative and innovative leadership; he has been an inspiration to all of us at IESC. The IESC staff and Board are deeply appreciative…
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